Documenting in a Home Care Setting
Course Description:
Effective documentation is essential in the delivery of quality care and support. This course describes the various types of written and computer-based documentation found in the home care setting, including the PIE tool. The importance of good documentation and the principles of effective documentation, and how to apply these, is also discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Recognise the purpose and legal requirements of accurate documentation
- Identify types of documentation found in the care environment
- Recognise problems caused by poor documentation
- Describe key principles of effective documentation and how to apply them
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for all staff.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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